Pecten dorotheae
NamePecten dorotheae
Scientific NamePecten dorotheae
Common NameDorothy's Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusPecten
Speciesdorotheae
Geographic DistributionKnown from fossil records, primarily from the Miocene epoch in Australia, particularly Victoria and South Australia.
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)Shells typically range from 80 to 120 mm in height and width.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, fan-shaped shell with numerous (typically 15-20) prominent, rounded radial ribs. The ribs are often broader than the interspaces. The species is identified from Miocene fossil deposits in Australia.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationCossmann, 1907 (based on Tate, 1886)
Description
Two fossil scallop shells, fan-shaped with prominent, rounded radial ribs. One shell is uniformly dark brown to black, while the other exhibits reddish-brown and lighter cream-colored banding along the ribs. Both shells display concentric growth lines, indicative of growth stages.
